Dog Ownership 101 - May/June 2016

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Is your dog overly excited? So overly excited that it can become irritating? Check out page 57 for our list of tips to calm your dog down through training exercises. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE. WASHING YOUR DOG AND 2 CLEANING UP AFTER YOUR DOG Remember to bring plastic bags to clean up after your dog’s poop, along with some shampoo to wash your dog. It isn’t fun to discover you need dog shampoo in the middle of the night and in a strange town, all because your dog managed to get himself dirty. If you own a small or miniature dog, consider packing a shoulder-strapped carrier bag meant for dogs. This tote is meant for transporting your small dog. The tote not only holds your dog, it also conceals it. You can transport your small dog and people will never know. You can make your dog comfortable by giving him some of his favorite toys and water to keep him cool and hydrated. When traveling with your dog don’t forget health records, microchip numbers and proof of a rabies vaccination in case the unthinkable happens. 3 LEASHES, WATER AND DOG SAFETY You know your dog, so keep your pet always on a leash when not in a carrier. You don’t need your dog nipping at anyone’s heels and all the chaos that can happen from that situation. It is alright for your dog to drink the same water as you do in strange places. After saying this, you still should take along a few gallons of bottled water, from the tap or store, since you might go somewhere where you can’t safely drink the water. Similar to many other situations, it is important to make preparations for the worst and expect the best when traveling with a dog. Bring your “LOST DOG” signs already made, that have a picture of your dog on them and carry a big pen to write your phone number on the sign. LOCATING PET-FRIENDLY LODGING 4 Start by locating a list of lodgings that allow pets. The AAA travel guide and other similar guides usually have petfriendly lists, but some information could be outdated. Therefore, it’s always best to call and double check. You never know what can happen if a place changes ownership or has 44 DOG ownership 101 | MAY / JUNE 2016
to change a policy for one reason or another. The California Dog Lover’s Companion by Maria Goodavage is a good guide. Avalon Travel Publishing distributes it. It is definitely a great investment, if you are visiting California or especially if you live in the state. There are also others in the series that are equally useful. When it comes to travel with dogs, the Internet has also revolutionized travel. If you’ve ever searched online for pet-friendly travel and lodging, you’ll know that there is a massive amount of options to choose from. TRAVELING BY CAR WITH 5 CANINE COMPANIONS It’s no surprise that most dog vacations are by car, considering the apprehension and worry pet owners feel toward air travel. Once your dog starts to associate car rides with funfilled vacations at the beach or park, he will start expecting and anticipating these trips more than you will. It is thus important that you start developing good car-ride behavior from the start, when your dog is a puppy. Driving is serious business and you should let your pet know that; she might be very cute or small but a ride in your lap is never to be allowed. You should never pet her while driving either. On short drives in the locality she must be told to sit quietly and if she obeys you can praise her for proper manners. DOG CAR SAFETY 6 It is clearly safer and easier to carry the pet in a crate while traveling. The size or design of the car and also the size of the pet might make it impossible to carry a crate. Yet it is always better to try and accommodate one, especially if the dog is restless and capable of distracting the driver. You can get collapsible crates which can be easily stored in the trunk when not being used. A dog seat belt is a good safety tool when bringing your pet along for car rides. The safety belt attaches to a type of harness that your dog wears and fits the usual seat belt. These safety belts are also available to those that have station wagons or other similar vehicles that have large amounts of extra cargo space. In this case, metal barriers fit between the back cargo and passenger area and safely secure your pet. These seat belts can be found in many pet stores. PREPARE YOUR DOG FOR A 7 LONG CAR RIDE If your pet is not used to riding in the car except for veterinarian visits, do not expect them to be perfect car riders. To encourage DOG ownership 101 | MAY / JUNE 2016 45
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